Pain, spasticity, and motivation
Pain and spasticity can make practice feel punishing and unsafe. This lesson teaches pacing, flare plans, and care-team conversations that protect consistency without forcing through symptoms.
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
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Key takeaways
- Explain how pain and spasticity affect motivation and practice consistency
- Build a pacing and flare plan for rehab routines
- Identify symptoms that require care-team reassessment
Why this matters
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Pain changes motivation
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Use pacing
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Create a flare plan
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Protect consistency
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In practice
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Key takeaways
- Pain-related avoidance is not the same as not caring.
- Pacing uses repeatable doses and planned breaks.
- Flare plans should be made with the care team.
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What you’ll practice
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References
- Tier 1American Stroke Association2024Physical Effects of Stroke
- Tier 1American Stroke Association2024Rehabilitation Therapy After a Stroke
- Tier 1American Stroke Association2026Emotional and Behavioral Effects of Stroke